“We would have preferred to sell the Smith & Hawken business in order to protect jobs and keep the retail franchise intact. However, after discussions with several potential investors over the past 12 months, it became obvious that shutting down the business was the best option available,” said Jim Hagedorn, chairman and chief executive officer of Scotts Miracle-Gro, in a statement.

The store is expected to stay open for a few months for a liquidation sale.

Photo of Smith & Hawken at Downtown at the Gardens by Jeff Ostrowski/The Palm Beach Post